2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Mariner | Vue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |